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I picked up this book on the way to LAX on Saturday and have been reading it religiously since then. It's the story of one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, a group of boys that lost their families and villages to confict in Sudan and were then brought to the US as refugees. The story not only...

Where are they? They were right here! I know I saw 'em! Damnit! Why does this shit always happen? To me! I am so fucking stupid! Maybe I just need to rest. Or maybe I just need to get away from everybody. Why are they pushing me? Why can't they just realize that they lead their...

I may need a small piece of medical advice.

A coworker let me borrow this today. Very weird. Great artwork. It's a graphic novel take on Franz Kafka's story of the same name. I will have to sink myself into it a little more before I form a solid opinion. Anybody else read it or any of Kuper's other work?

Jimmy Martin was a factory worker from Hancock County, Tennessee, that went to play with Bill Monroe (considered by many to be the father of bluegrass music) after being fired for singing too much on the job. He went on to play with almost everybody who was anybody in bluegrass, and he's best...

I'm watching this program on The Discovery Channel about this animal that's a possible human chimp mix from the 70s. Does anybody that was alive then remember this story? I've never heard anything about this, but it's crazy. I can't stop watching.

I was thinking about the term student athlete this weekend. Here in the US, anytime that a college sporting event comes on television, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) loves to point out in commercials that collegiate athletes are students first and athletes second. They...

Yeah, baby. I just heard on CNN HLN that a federal judge overturned the ban on ephedra.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/04/12/news/midcaps/jesus_dolls/index.htm?cnn=yes Talking Jesus dolls planned Report: Company also plans dolls of Mary and Moses at start, and up to five new Bible dolls a year. April 12, 2005: 7:59 AM EDT NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - A talking Jesus doll is due in...

Does anyone else here watch and appreciate South Park? After talking to a guy today, I realized that a lot of people think it's mindless, low brow, shock humor. The show is guilty of the last two accusations, but not of the first. The creators claim that they aren't putting their ideas in the...

Everybody has them. Things your boss says that piss you off to no end. Hey, I'll start it off. Yesterday, the lead engineer on my project says, "This isn't coming from me, but I was told, 'No mistakes. No excuses.'" Why don't you tell the team not to breathe while your at it? Tell us not...

I saw Ray last night. For me, it exceeded the expectations set by the hype. Anyone else see it or have anything to say about it? I've known Jamie Foxx was incredibly talented, and he was very impressive. The movie showed how the different facets of Ray's life, music, women, family, and...

Here's a heart warming tale about a lobster and a seafood market owner. Enjoy. http://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/02/bubba.lobster.ap/index.html ...and the follow up. (3/3) http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/03/03/leviathan.lobster.ap/index.html

The book so far is a very good read. For me, the characters and situations are easy to identify with.

Have any of you seen the documentary Supersize Me? It's about a guy who eats nothing but food from McDonald's for a month. I think it's a must see for everyone, especially people with children or people who eat fastfood several times a week. I got the privelege of watching it with med school...

Have any of you kept up with the Ward Churchill row? I found the controversial essay online, and I think the media and politicians have stretched this. Some want to say his essay was treasonous, but I just see it as an extreme and controversial way of asking people to try to look through...

I just finished this book, and bobbyburns seemed to really enjoy it as well, so I started this thread. This is my first book discussion, so maybe this is a milestone. Disclaimer: This contains spoilers! I really enjoyed this book, and I now plan to read the rest of his books. Vonnegut...

The following is a link to an article about two people who tortured their children. As far as I'm concerned, we can't have stiff enough penalties for these people. Can someone please explain to me why we don't just kill these people? They tortured CHILDREN! Children are the most vulnerable...

Need a laugh? Need a unique burial box? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4215923.stm

For any aspiring writers out there. http://edition.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/01/11/books.ron.mclarty.ap/index.html